CRC News | May 20, 2020

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To assist congregations in responding to the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis brings, the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America are curating resources on key topics. Learn more at crcna.org/Covid19.

In Memorial

In Memory of John DeHaan

John DeHaan, who served as executive director of World Renew from 1978 to 1998, passed away on Thursday, May 7, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Servant Leadership

‘Mini Deacons’ Spread Love

As parents and teachers scramble to come up with alternative lesson plans during COVID-19, we are learning that kids can also do the teaching.

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Calvin University

Calvin Launches Courses

During this time of isolation, Calvin University is offering a range of online courses focused on thinking about and responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

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GLOBAL MISSION

Strengthening Church Planting

Phone calls offer look at challenges facing new churches during this time of pandemic.

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Worship

Consider Transitional Worship

Churches contemplating how and when to return to holding in-person services are having to think “outside the box.”

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Global Mission

The Good Samaritan and COVID-19

The pandemic is “a global thing. We all have the opportunity to respond to our neighbors.”

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The Network

What Comes Next

Church leaders must carefully consider what their congregation will do as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

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The Banner

Are We Wasting Time?

Being stuck at home these past months, I’ve fallen into a slower pace. Will I be wasting time, one of God’s gifts, if I don’t return to a busier schedule when normal life resumes?

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